Griffin v. Southern Pacific Co.
Utah Supreme Court
Appeal from District Court, Second District; J. A. Howell, Judge. Action by Pauline Griffin as administratrix of -the estate of H. J. Griffin, deceased, against tbe Southern Pacific Company and another. From a judgment for plaintiff, the railroad company appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtMcCARTY, C. J.
Plaintiff, as administratrix of the estate of Herbert J. Griffin, brought this action against the Southern Pacific Com*297pany and Charles E. Austin to recover damages for the death of deceased on December 1, 1903, resulting from injuries received by him while in the employ of the defendant company as a locomotive fireman. The Southern Pacific Company appeared and filed its answer in the case. The defendant, Charles E. Austin, although duly served with process, never made any appearance, and his default was duly entered of record. A trial was had which resulted in a verdict against defendants…
2Cases cited12 opinions
- Hardee v. WilsonSupreme Court of the United States · 1892
- Davis v. Mercantile Trust Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1894
- Senter v. De BernalCalifornia Supreme Court · 1869
- Mason v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1890
- Williams v. StarrWisconsin Supreme Court · 1856
7 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by10 opinions
- Yost Ex Rel. Yost v. StateUtah Supreme Court · 1981
- Allen v. GarnerUtah Supreme Court · 1914
- Badertscher v. Independent Ice Co.Utah Supreme Court · 1919
- Walker Bros. v. SklirisUtah Supreme Court · 1908
- State Bank of Beaver County v. MortensenUtah Supreme Court · 1925
5 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.